Hare Truck Center - September/October 2019

Hare Truck Center - September/October 2019

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019

TRUCK Tribune

Celebrating the Good Times

After all that talk of rain in the last edition of the newsletter, as we write this edition, it seems the skies got our message. In July, it rained for a grand total of about one hour. It was a nice reprieve from the constant wet weather. It’s also good news for everyone going back to school. Our oldest son, Spencer, started middle school and our younger son, Conner, started the third grade. As with every new school year, it’s been a bit of a transition, but they’re having fun and really enjoying it. something every year and we encourage them to choose what they want to be involved in. Letting them choose their activity is a great way to keep them interested. Sometimes it’s football, sometimes it’s basketball. In addition to playing a sport, Conner has been showing interest in joining the Cub Scouts, so we may enroll him and give that a try. Both Spencer and Conner are also playing fall baseball. We try to keep them active in

My lovely wife, Jennifer, celebrated her 40th birthday in early August. We had a surprise birthday party for her, which I can talk about in the next newsletter because this mails out just after the party! At the Hare Truck Center, we’ve remained very busy. So busy, in fact, that we hired a couple of new additions: a new service advisor, Steve Quick, and a new salesperson, Matt Gibson. We’re excited to have them on the Truck Center Team — feel free to say hi the next time you’re in! Despite some inventory challenges recently with the model-year changeover, we still managed to have a great kickoff with the 2020 Chevy models. And between our Chevy and Isuzu trucks, we’ve had our best sales year ever (which is exactly why we needed to bring in another salesperson)! We hope to keep the momentum going into the fall.

events. You might even see us at your next event! Hare Truck Center is a proud supporter of many of the industries and associations to which our customers belong. We’re members of ABC, AGC, NAHB, and the ICI. We’re always looking to support our customers and partners in any way we can, whether it’s sponsoring an event or contributing to an association. If you know of an event or association we should be a part of and support, please reach out and let us know. One of the things we’re really working on during the second half of the year is our digital and social media marketing. We always keep our Facebook page updated with new content, which you can see at Facebook.com/ haretruckcenter or by clicking the Facebook icon on our website, HareTruckCenter.com. This year, we’ll be doing more than the usual updates. Right now, we’re getting ready to kick off a special contest that will debut on our Facebook page, but you’ll have to “like”our page to be eligible to enter, so be on the lookout for that! More details will be posted on — you guessed it — our Facebook page. It’s been a great couple of months for celebrations. It’s a celebration of back-to-school, birthdays, new hires, and so much more. It’s been a real turnaround from a few months ago, and for that, I am thankful. I’m excited to see what the rest of the year will bring. -Todd Thurston Sales Manager

And speaking of the fall, this is the time of year when we’re the most active in a lot of local

Matt Gibson, Sales

Steve Quick , Service Advisor

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Lessons From an Unlikely Businessman ‘SOME STORIES: LESSONS FROM THE EDGE OF BUSINESS AND SPORT’

You’re probably familiar with the story of outdoor apparel company Patagonia and its founder, Yvon Chouinard. Chouinard’s earlier book,“Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman,”explored the early struggles and triumphs of Patagonia and gave us some insight into how the company became so successful. Now, Chouinard has given us another glimpse into his world with his new book,“Some Stories: Lessons From the Edge of Business and Sport.”As the title suggests, the book is a collection of stories and beautiful photographs that illustrate how a sense of adventure, a readiness to adapt, and, above all else, a dedication to what you believe in are all necessary parts of doing anything well (including running a multimillion-dollar business). While the book contains

sweatshirt, and he’s constantly pulling inspiration and guidance from the natural environment.“Some Stories”explores Chouinard’s drive to learn and make mistakes along the way and paints a portrait of an icon of thoughtful action and business success. “Some Stories”is worth it just for the stunning pictures, but if you want to be pulled in by a book, and possibly forced to reconsider whether or not you’ve been coasting with your business and life, then this is a must read. As author and reporter Jon Krakauer warns,“this book might make you think twice about what you’re doing with your own life.”

plenty of business advice, most of its wisdom is just as applicable to life as it is to business management. “I know of no better example than Chouinard of what entrepreneurial Americans do best,” wrote author and angler Thomas McGuane. Entrepreneurs have to take initiative and be ready to accept great risk, and Chouinard does both with the pioneering spirit of a true business owner, despite his reluctance to accept the title. He would never abandon his values or the company’s to sell a

With the spookiest day of the year fast approaching, there’s nothing like a scary movie night to get the whole family into the Halloween spirit. The only problem is most frightful films really aren’t for kids, and the ones that are often fall flat. But, if you’re looking for a flick that will have the whole family on the edge of their seats (without traumatizing anyone), consider our top three picks for scary, family-friendly movies.

No. 3: ‘Ghostbusters’

“Who you gonna call”to be high on this list? The 1984 spectral classic, “Ghostbusters.”While this may be more of an action-comedy, plenty of scares and creepy imagery still get a jump out of first-time watchers young and old alike. If you’re looking for a lighthearted movie night that still captures a Halloween feel, “Ghostbusters” is a great choice.

No. 1: ‘Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island’

No. 2: ‘Coraline’

Yes, a Scooby-Doo movie is at the top of this list — and it deserves to be. As the feature-length debut of Scooby, Shaggy, and the rest of the Mystery Gang, this 1998 film doesn’t pull any punches. While the hand-drawn animation and slapstick high jinks of the original Hanna-Barbera cartoon are all there, make no mistake: There are some creepy moments in this movie. Between scary zombie elements and a spooky Voodoo doll scene, this is the perfect film to get your kids into the Halloween spirit.

Few authors weave creepiness with coming-of-age stories together better than Neil Gaiman, and his 2009 film“Coraline”proves just that. Based on Gaiman’s book of the same name, director Henry Selick uses his signature stop-motion animation style to bring the script to life. While young children may find the doll-like imagery too unsettling, this is a great introductory thriller for preteens.

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2020 Isuzu NRR Truck of the Month: The 2020 Isuzu NRR has hit the Hare Truck Center showroom! This 19,500-lb GVWR Standard Cab comes packed with features and plenty of available options. Whatever your need, it can be configured. We stock a model that includes a 12-foot Knapheide landscape dump body with toolbox. The Isuzu NRR also uses the exclusive Hexapod design in order to maximize interior space. More space equals more comfort mixed with more productivity and maintenance features. Like all Isuzu Diesel N-series trucks built after 2007, it includes a >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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